International Women's Day Events in Chicago

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Thursday marks International Women's Day around the world, with several organizations hosting celebrations, discussions, rallies and more right here in Chicago. Here are just a few of the events planned across the city -

8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: 1871 and Charles Schwab present a series of events for International Women’s Day, including panel discussions and workshops and concluding with a keynote speech by Tina Tchen, chief of staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama, at 1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212; keynote speech starts at 6 p.m.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: The Chicago Bar Association holds a “Celebrating the Progress of Women Lawyers Luncheon” featuring a keynote speech by Tina M. Tchen, former Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls under the Obama administration, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court.

4 p.m.: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and 10th Ward Ald. Sue Sadlowski Garza join hundreds of women, activists, SEIU Local 1 members and allies for an International Women’s Day rally and march starting at the Thompson Center, 100 E. Randolph St.

4 p.m.: Hotel EMC2 celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting a trivia event about mathematician Emmy Noether at 228 E. Ontario St.

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: VOXX and Off-Kilter Magazine present: Womyn Like Us, an International Women’s Day event. A discussion on creativity, inclusivity and the shared experience of womyn-hood in the modern age at WeWork National Building, 125 S Clark St, 17th Floor